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Old Jun 20, 2019 | 02:25 PM
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Newbie 2010 S550 Headlight Assy Ques...

My long awaited 2010 S550 Fully loaded Baby has arrived. I am so proud and now she is breaking my bank account. Sorry, don't mean to ramble on... to the point.
My right driver side LED Xenon, AFS w/ Night Vision Headlight assy. Below the headlights, I have an LED Strip, random pattern, but 1/2 of my LEDs went out - no extenuating circumstances. Blinker (Amber work perfect).
I have realized reality I need a new complete assy - here is my question...
I use EBay & Amazon for OEM parts, BUT... other than the seller's word (I am Leary) how do I know the difference from a headlight assy that supports night vision and one that is simply Bi-Xenon?
OR... is it the same, but I use my Night vision hardware to replace what the assy 'case' would be?
I welcome your input, I can't drive in the eve with just a few lights out - I respect my Baby too much :o)
Thank you
I can take pics if you deem it necessary. Or anything else you need to assist me - :o)
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Old Jun 20, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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Hi and welcome to MBWordl!

I moved your post to the technical forum that should be able to help you. Good luck!

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Old Jun 20, 2019 | 03:02 PM
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Oooops, thank you - I am just learning - :o)
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 01:23 AM
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Post Hello?

Is there no one that truly knows or understands the oem number sections for the headlight assy for the 2010-2013 headlight assy.
For example - I am pretty sure A221 820 25 39 DOES mean the assy supports night vision - but I see so many 'last four' numbers with such different claims - is there a manual or guide or a way to confirm?
I have active curve, night vision, auto bright dimming and want a replacement assy 'shell' - a few of my LEDs under the single xenon light went out, all of my systems work so I thought I could use my current hardware in a different 'shell assy'
can any one confirm, deny or have anything to help me? At such an expensive price, I don't want to just take a blind chance... Thank you very much in advance.
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 12:41 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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Thank you Thank you Thank you....
Here is my VIN: WDDNG8GXBXAA345626
But I am curious, if you are aware - the common OEM number i am seeing that claims has the Night Vision is A221 820 25 39..... What do the last four numbers represent because I see those change alot on different headlight assy's that people claim suppoirt the night vision and AFS.
Thank you so Much!!!!
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Thank you very much, That is exactly what I needed to know.
Your a lifesaver - I also most bought the wrong one...
Have a Great Weekend!!!!
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